Heritage Auctions

3 Pence – United Kingdom

Context

Years: 1947–1948

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: George VI

Currency:

(1158—1970)

Total mintage: 2,866

Material

Diameter: 16 mm

Weight: 1.41 g

Silver weight: 1.30 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #850a

Numista: #51329

Value

Bullion value: $3.58

Obverse

Inscription:

GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.

Translation:

George VI by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Inscription:

19 3 48

Script: Latin

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1947	—	1,375	Prooflike
1948	—	1,491	Prooflike

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